Problemebi Shampanurtan 〈RELIABLE〉

Gamarjos! (Cheers!)

In Georgia, we call these issues (პრობლემები შამპანურთან)—and they are more common than you think. problemebi shampanurtan

Mislabeling or a winemaker’s fear. Many producers add extra liqueur d’expedition (sugar syrup) to hide flaws in the base wine. In Georgia, some local Shampanuri is made for a palate that prefers semi-sweet, even if the bottle says "Brut." Gamarjos

Let’s pop the cork on these issues. The Problem: You open the bottle, and the cork launches across the room like a missile, taking half the wine with it. Gamarjos! (Cheers!) In Georgia

Whether you are drinking a traditional Shampanuri (Georgian sparkling) or a fancy French Champagne, the problems usually fall into three categories: